High Wind in Western Whatcom, Washington

High Wind October 16, 2003 · Western Whatcom, Washington

81 mph

Estimated gust (70 kt)

The wider storm

High winds cut power to about 50,000 homes and businesses. Dozens of trees downed, one hit a mobile home and another crushed 4 cars. A man was killed as he tried to stomp out a fire caused by a downed power line. In Conway, a 95 year old barn was blown over.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5371285. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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